Manager Planned Giving

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, " I help find cures for cancer. " At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job." Summary: Blood Cancer United is a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization, relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. To help achieve this mission, the Manager Planned Giving serves as an internal strategy partner to the Planned Giving team and supports the development and execution of marketing and stewardship initiatives in partnership with the Directors of Planned Giving. This role supports increased donor engagement and revenue through a donor-centric approach and collaborates across operations, marketing, communications, legal, and finance to advance internal fundraising, revenue development, and stewardship efforts. Core Responsibilities/ Primary Duties: Serve as a manager supporting the Planned Giving team in increasing deferred gift commitments and revenue to Blood Cancer United across donor segments. Serve as the internal point of contact for the Legacy Circle, supporting comprehensive and efficient operations of Legacy Circle marketing and stewardship programs. Collaborate with the Constituent Experience, Donor Engagement, and Mission teams to communicate Blood Cancer United's mission, programs, resources, and priorities. Work closely with the Vice President, Philanthropy - Planned Giving to create and develop internal processes and systems that elevate the success of the Philanthropy team. Develop communication plans, process improvements, and project management systems to ensure Planned Giving stewardship initiatives are delivered in a timely and effective manner. Serve as the primary contact for external marketing and creative vendors. In partnership with the Vice President, Philanthropy - Planned Giving, identify and implement strategic priorities for the Philanthropy team and Planned Giving program. Foster strong relationships with Philanthropy partners, regional partners, and other internal stakeholders to support successful implementation of projects and initiatives. Support the Planned Giving team with CRM data management, portfolio management, and other program implementation to help ensure consistent and accurate data and donor experiences. Maintain an in-depth understanding of Blood Cancer United's mission and programs to support organizational initiatives. Perform additional related duties as assigned. #LI-Remote Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3-5 years of experience in program or project management, preferably within philanthropy, planned giving, donor engagement or a related non for profit environment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in complex project management and cross-functional communications. Strong Microsoft Office Suite and database management skills; Salesforce knowledge preferred. Work Environment & Physical Demands: Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. Additional Considerations: Limited travel of approximately 10%. Employee Value Proposition: As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program. We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $65K to $94K. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.